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Rana Daggubati: News

Predominantly known for his work in Telugu movies, Rana Daggubati, is an actor, producer, entrepreneur, and visual effects co-ordinator in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil cinema. Born in Chennai in 1984, he did his schooling in Chennai and Hyderabad. Grandson of noted Telugu producer D Ramanaidu and the son of filmmaker D Suresh Babu, Daggubati made his debut in the Tollywood industry in 2010 with 'Leader'. Notably, his first Telugu film became one of the highest-grossing movies of the industry and helped him bag the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut—South. In the following year, he made a debut in Bollywood with the film 'Dum Maaro Dum' opposite Bipasha Basu. He was yet again conferred the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut for his Bollywood debut. In the same year, he was seen in the Telugu 'Nenu Naa Rakshasi', which was a huge box-office bomb. After giving several movies over the next three years, he was seen in 'Baahubali: The Beginning', playing the antagonist. 'Baby', 'Ghazi', and 'Baahubali 2' are also among the highest-grossing films of Daggubati. He is the head of Ramanaidu Studios, one of the largest production houses in India. In August 2020, Daggubati tied the knot with interior designer Miheeka Bajaj.

06 Dec 2025
South Indian Cinema

'Always followed due process': Rana Daggubati on betting app investigation

Actor-producer Rana Daggubati recently addressed his summons by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with an investigation into celebrities promoting illegal betting apps.

01 Dec 2025
Dulquer Salmaan

When is Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' hitting Netflix?

Dulquer Salmaan's latest period drama, Kaantha, is all set for its digital debut.

15 Nov 2025
Dulquer Salmaan

Where to watch Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' post-theatrical run

Dulquer Salmaan's latest Tamil period drama Kaantha, which hit theaters on Friday, will be available on Netflix after its theatrical run.

12 Nov 2025
Chennai

Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' in trouble? MKT's grandson files case

The release of the upcoming period drama thriller Kaantha, featuring Dulquer Salmaan, has been put on hold due to a legal dispute.

10 Nov 2025
Anushka Shetty

'Largest impact of my life': Rana Daggubati revisits 'Baahubali'

Actor-producer Rana Daggubati recently expressed his admiration for the re-edited and remastered version of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus, Baahubali: The Epic.

06 Nov 2025
Dulquer Salmaan

'Kaantha' trailer: Dulquer Salmaan leads high-stakes period drama

The much-awaited trailer for the upcoming period drama Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan, was unveiled by pan-Indian superstar Prabhas.

05 Nov 2025
Manoj Bajpayee

Rana Daggubati to produce Manoj Bajpayee-starrer 'Last Man in Tower'

Actor-producer Rana Daggubati has announced his foray into Hindi movie production with a movie adaptation of Aravind Adiga's Last Man in Tower.

04 Nov 2025
Dulquer Salmaan

'Kaantha': Dulquer Salmaan to launch teaser on Thursday 

The first teaser of Kaantha, a period drama starring Dulquer Salmaan and Samuthirakani, has been released.

31 Oct 2025
Prabhas

'Baahubali: The Epic' review: Rajamouli's spectacle still works like magic 

SS Rajamouli defied rules and scripted new ones through his magnum opus, Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017).

30 Oct 2025
Anushka Shetty

What all was edited out of 'Baahubali: The Epic'?

The highly anticipated re-edited version of the iconic Baahubali series, titled Baahubali: The Epic, will hit theaters on Friday, October 31.

29 Oct 2025
Baahubali

'Baahubali' producer reveals ₹25-30 lakh daily filming cost amid re-release

Shobu Yarlagadda, the producer of the Baahubali franchise, recently revealed the daily production cost for the epic saga.

28 Oct 2025
Anushka Shetty

'Baahubali' re-release to dominate 150 IMAX screens globally

The much-anticipated re-release of Prabhas's Baahubali: The Epic is set to take over 150 IMAX screens globally.

27 Oct 2025
Anushka Shetty

Did 'Baahubali: The Epic' shift to a new release date?

The epic action film Baahubali: The Epic has kept fans worldwide waiting for its premiere with bated breath.

16 Oct 2025
Anushka Shetty

'Baahubali-The Epic' storms US advance bookings; has already crossed $60,000

The re-edited version of the blockbuster films Baahubali- The Beginning and Baahubali- The Conclusion, titled Baahubali- The Epic, has reportedly earned over $60,000 from advance bookings in the US market. The figure is from selling around 3,000 tickets across 100 shows.

16 Sep 2025
Maharashtra

'Sabar Bonda' director feared queer film wouldn't get theatrical release

Rohan Kanawade, the director of the Sundance-winning Marathi film Sabar Bonda, has opened up about his initial fears regarding its theatrical release.

16 Sep 2025
Urvashi Rautela

Did Urvashi Rautela dodge ED's summons for the second time?

Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela has reportedly yet to respond to the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) summons in the illegal betting app case.

16 Sep 2025
Anirudh Ravichander

Rana Daggubati's tequila Loca Loka to launch in India soon

Loca Loka, a premium spirits brand co-founded by actor Rana Daggubati, musician Anirudh Ravichander, and entrepreneur Sree Harsha Vadlamudi, is set to enter the Indian market in November.

12 Sep 2025
Prabhas

'Mirai': Prabhas in cameo role? Decoding truth behind viral picture   

Teja Sajja's Mirai, a superhero film released on Friday, has been creating buzz among fans with the speculation of Baahubali star Prabhas's cameo.

12 Sep 2025
Mumbai

'Mirai' sparks new franchise; Rana Daggubati introduced as baddie: Report

The much-anticipated pan-Indian mythological-fantasy film Mirai, released on Friday worldwide, will not be a standalone venture. The makers have hinted that it will be the first part of a multi-part series.

11 Sep 2025
Box Office

Dulquer postpones 'Kaantha' following huge success of 'Lokah'

The release of Kaantha, a much-anticipated film starring Dulquer Salmaan, has been postponed. The decision was made in light of the "resounding success" of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, another film produced by Salmaan.

04 Sep 2025
Prakash Raj

ED summons Shikhar Dhawan in illegal betting app case

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in an alleged money laundering case linked to the illegal 1xBet betting platform.

01 Sep 2025
Vikramaditya Motwane

'Sabar Bonda' trailer: Sundance winner explores queer love in Maharashtra

The first Indian fiction feature to win the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at Sundance Film Festival, Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears), has finally unveiled its official trailer.

26 Aug 2025
Anushka Shetty

'Baahubali: The Epic' teaser out; Rajamouli promises grand return

Ten years after the monumental success of Baahubali: The Beginning, SS Rajamouli is set to release a remastered and reedited film, Baahubali: The Epic. This will be a cumulative film comprising both Baahubali and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.

23 Aug 2025
Anushka Shetty

'Baahubali: The Epic' to include unseen footage: Report

The upcoming cinematic re-release of SS Rajamouli's Baahubali franchise, titled Baahubali: The Epic, will include previously unseen footage from the original films, reported Bollywood Hungama.

21 Aug 2025
Sundance Film Festival

Rana Daggubati brings Sundance sensation 'Sabar Bonda' to India

Rohan Parashuram Kanwade's Cactus Pears (Sabar Bonda), which made history as the first Indian fiction feature to win the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, is finally coming to India.

Lakshmi Manchu questioned in illegal betting app case after Vijay

Actor and producer Lakshmi Manchu was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday over her alleged involvement with illegal betting apps.

Rana Daggubati arrives at ED office in online betting case

Actor Rana Daggubati arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Hyderabad on Monday as part of an investigation into alleged illegal promotion of online betting platforms.

06 Aug 2025
Hyderabad

Not involved in anything illegal: Vijay Deverakonda on ED probe

Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda has defended himself against allegations of promoting illegal betting apps.

06 Aug 2025
Prakash Raj

Vijay Deverakonda appears before ED in betting app case

Telugu film star Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad on Wednesday as part of a money laundering investigation linked to illegal online betting and gambling.

30 Jul 2025
Prakash Raj

Didn't take payment from betting apps: Prakash Raj tells ED 

Veteran actor Prakash Raj appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for questioning in a money laundering case related to illegal online betting and gambling.

Hyderabad: Prakash Raj arrives at ED office regarding betting case

Actor Prakash Raj reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He was summoned in connection with a money laundering case linked to illegal online betting and gambling by certain platforms.

28 Jul 2025
Dulquer Salmaan

A director and actor's egos clash in Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha'

Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan celebrated his 42nd birthday by unveiling the teaser of his upcoming film Kaantha.

24 Jul 2025
Pawan Kalyan

Youth body demands rollback of 'Hari Hara...' ticket hike

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Andhra Pradesh state committee demanded that the state government roll back its order allowing a steep increase in ticket prices for Pawan Kalyan's film Hari Hara Veera Mallu.

23 Jul 2025
Andhra Pradesh

Rana Daggubati fails to appear before ED; new date issued 

Actor Rana Daggubati has requested a new date to appear before the Enforcement Directorate(ED) in connection with an alleged illegal betting apps case.

21 Jul 2025
Prakash Raj

ED summons Deverakonda, Rana, Prakash Raj in betting app scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned popular actors Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, and Prakash Raj in connection with a betting app scam case.

17 Jul 2025
Anirudh Ravichander

Rana Daggubati's tequila brand to launch in India in October

The tequila brand Loca Loka, co-founded by music composer Anirudh Ravichander, actor Rana Daggubati, and entrepreneur Sreeharsha Vadlamudi, is set to launch in India this October.

Betting app scam: ED books Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, more celebrities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has booked 29 celebrities, including actors Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, and Prakash Raj, for allegedly promoting illegal betting apps.

17 Jun 2025
Chhattisgarh

ED probes Sonu Sood, Urvashi Rautela over illegal betting apps

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reportedly questioned actors Sonu Sood and Urvashi Rautela in connection with its probe into illegal online betting apps.

15 Jun 2025
Akshay Kumar

'Kesari 2': Fans frustrated with no Telugu dub on JioHotstar

Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan's courtroom drama, Kesari: Chapter 2, has been released on JioHotstar after a successful run in theaters.

15 Jun 2025
Arjun Rampal

Inside Arjun Rampal's intense preparation for 'Rana Naidu' S02

Arjun Rampal, who plays the main antagonist Rauf in Rana Naidu Season 2, recently revealed that he went through a major physical transformation for the role.

13 Jun 2025
Netflix

'Rana Naidu' S02 review: Rana Daggubati's show is uneven, half-baked

Rana Naidu Season two, starring Venkatesh Daggubati, Rana Daggubati, Sushant Singh, and Abhishek Banerjee, premiered on Friday.

11 Jun 2025
Amazon Prime Video

'The Traitors' to 'Rana Naidu': Top OTT titles this week

This week, streaming platforms are set to offer a diverse array of new content. The lineup includes the much-anticipated reality show The Traitors, hosted by Karan Johar, and the second season of the gripping crime thriller Rana Naidu.